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John Gray (Ontario politician)

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For the mayor of Oshawa, see John Gray (Oshawa politician)

John Gray (born January 5 1837) was an Ontario horticulturalist and political figure. He represented York West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1883 to 1886.

He was born in York County, Ontario in 1837, the son of John Gray, an Irish immigrant. He married Catherine Calverley in 1861. Gray served as a major in the militia, commanding the Toronto Field Battery. He was reeve for Parkdale from 1879 to 1881 and was also a member of the local Masonic lodge.